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KHADIJAT AHMED

KHADIJAT AHMED

Chief Magistrate II
ABUJA

Summary

A Distinguished, Legal professional with over two decades of judicial service. Dedicated and committed to justice, impartial adjudication, and the development of jurisprudence, through alternative dispute resolutions as well as peaceful coexistence within the justice delivery system. With a Specialty in Medical Law, particularly focussed on the rights and liabilities of health care workers confronting infectious disease outbreaks. Adept at interpreting evolving health regulations, guiding policy, contribution to legal reform, authoritative publications on infection control mechanisms in hospital spaces.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Magistrate II

Niger State Judiciary
01.2023 - Current
  • Adjudication in criminal and civil disputes brought before the courts.
  • Arbitration in private dispute resolution.
  • Mediation to assist the parties in negotiating jointly acceptable resolution of issues in conflict.
  • Mentoring and encouraging young lawyers in justice delivery.
  • Engaging with religious leaders in the community to explore peaceful coexistence.

Senior Magistrate I

Niger State Judiciary
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Adjudication.
  • Arbitration.
  • Mediation.
  • Encouraging religious tolerance among the community.
  • Mentorship

Senior Magistrate II

Niger State Judiciary
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Adjudication/ Arbitration.
  • Research.
  • Mediation.
  • Creating synergy between the Bar and Bench.

Magistrate I

Niger State Judiciary
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Adjudication.
  • Arbitration.
  • Mediation.
  • Counseling.
  • Mentorship.

Magistrate II

Niger State Judiciary
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Adjudication.
  • Arbitration.
  • Mediation.
  • Reconciliation.
  • Mentorship/Counseling

Legal Consultant

IKMAS Minerals Delivery Network Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Drafting Sales Purchase Agreements and Full Corporate Orders
  • Drafting/Vetting/ Review of Contractual Documents
  • Legal Advice
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Land- Use and Tenure Advice
  • Environmental & Community Reporting
  • Policy Monitoring

Legal Assistant

Profile Partners
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Representing a variety of clients in Civil, Criminal and Administrative matters in State and Federal courts as well as providing professional legal advice.
  • Drafting briefs and various legal documents.
  • Conducting client interviews
  • Collaboration with court registries regarding status of cases.
  • Produced contracts and agreements for corporate clients.
  • Managed and supervised multiple office processes and procedures as well as maintained confidential database.
  • Conducting in depth research on Aviation Cases and Providing Legal Opinions.
  • Mediation and Conciliation between Parties

Barrister at Law

Kutigi & Co
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Legal advocacy
  • Legal drafting
  • ADR
  • Case Preparation
  • Research
  • Counseling
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Registration of Companies

Education

DELF A2 -

PhD - undefined

Usmanu Danfodiyo University
01.2025

Conversational and Functional Fluency in French

International Center for Language Resources
01.2025

Executive Diploma - International Healthcare Administration

LA PLAGE META VERSE
01.2023

LLM - undefined

University of Abuja
01.2019

Diploma - French

01.2010

LLB Combined Hons - Common & Islamic Law

Usmanu Danfodiyo University
01.2003

Skills

Self-motivated

Affiliations

  • Nigeria Bar Association (NBA)
  • Magistrate Association of Nigeria (MAN)
  • Advocate Prime Dispute (APD)
  • Member of International Federation of Women Lawyer. (FIDA)
  • Member Institute of Medical and Health Law (MIMHL)
  • MTI Accredited Mediator of Mediation Training Institute
  • Association of Medical and Health Law Practitioners in Africa (AMHLPA)
  • Association of Environmental Lawyers of Nigeria (AELN)

References

  • Mohammed B., Bulama, Director General, mohammedbulama123@gmail.com, 08033110299, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria FRCN, Radio House, Herbert Macaulay Way, Garki, Abuja
  • Mal Musa, Daud, National Coordinator, iffabuja@gmail.com, 08033175075, Islamic Family Foundation, No.2 Kano Street, Area 1, Garki, Abuja
  • Usman Abdullahi, Bokani, Director Erosion, Flood and Coastal Management Department, abokanee@gmail.com, 08036208282, Federal Ministry of Environment, Green Building, Maitama, Abuja

PUBLISHED WORKS

  • Assessment of the Medico-legal Impact of Covid-19 Infection in the Workplace Setting in Nigeria.
  • Appraisal of the Observance of the Rules of Engagement in Conflict Situations: The Case of Boko Haram.
  • Admissibility of Documentary evidence under the Evidence ACT.
  • ‘An Overview of the Legal Framework for Health Workers and Health Care Sectors in Nigeria’ Seminar presented in partial fulfillment for the award of PhD in law at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto.
  • ‘An Appraisal of the Effects, Impacts and Medico-legal Issues Emanating from Covid-19 Pandemic in the Nigerian Health Sector’ Seminar paper presented to the Faculty of Law Usmanu Danfodiyo University in partial fulfillment for the award of PhD in Law.

WORKSHOPS/ SEMINARS/ TRAININGS

  • Tracing Zoonotic Spillover Infections using Molecular Phylogenetics’ 12th December 2025.
  • FOA: Shaping Climate Futures: Gender and Just Transition Pathways After COP30’9th and 11th December 2025.
  • Women in Digital Business Training Program. 15th December 2025.
  • African Bar Association Annual Conference 2025 “Towards a Legal and Ethical Practice of Health care Delivery in Africa: Advocating for Best Ethical Standard. 19th -20th February 2025”.
  • NBA Training, ‘The Adoption of AI to the practice of Law in Nigeria: Notable Critical Building Blocks, Opportunities for Lawyers and Available Legal Framework’. 12th July 2025.
  • NBA Training : ‘Reflecting on a Decade of Administration of Criminal Justice Act Achievements and Future Direction by the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee’ 25th -26th November 2025.
  • NBA Training: ‘Labor Relations and Workplace Standards by Practical Training Academy’ 22nd October 2025.
  • NBA Training: ‘Mining Arbitration: Practical Strategies for Counsel, Parties, and Tribunals by Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria Branch’ 17th October 2025.
  • NBA Training: Foundations and Legal Framework of Intellectual Property by Practical Academy’ 5th November 2025.
  • NBA Training: ‘Data Protection and Privacy Laws in Nigeria by NBA Sokoto Branch, Caliphate Bar’ 25th October 2025.
  • NBA Training: ‘In commemoration of the World Mental Health Month of October Themed Sleep the Silent Pillar of Workplace Mental Health by the Nbamhwc’ 21st October 2025.
  • NBA Training: ‘From Policy to Practice Implementing the NBA Remuneration Order through a national Compliance Portal by NBA Remuneration Committee.’ 29th October 2025.
  • NBA Training: ‘HR Compliance Outsourcing Employment Risk Management A by a Practical Academy’ 23rd October 2025.
  • NBA Training: ‘Employment Termination and Post Service Benefits by Practical Training Academy’ 24th October 2025.
  • Mediation Skills Accreditation and Certification Course and the Workings of the Multi-Door Courthouse. March 5th -8th 2024.
  • Interrogating Medical Negligence in a Covid-19 Environment.28th February 2022.
  • Workshop on Islam and HIV/AIDs organized by Islamic Family Foundation IFF in Collaboration with FCT Agency, for Control of HIV/AIDs. November 2010.
  • National Workshop on Reform of Law Relating to Rape and Other Sexual Offences by Nigerian Law Reform Commission. December 2008.
  • Workshop on Reviewing Peacekeeping Operations in Nigeria and its Impact on Human Rights
  • National Workshop for Magistrates “Improving Quality of Justice Delivery at The Grassroots” NJI 26th -30th September 2011.
  • Workshop on Procedure and Child Related Issues Organized by Niger State Child Right Implementation Committee the Legal Aspect of Child Protection: A Critical Appraisal 21st May, 2013.
  • National Workshop for Magistrates on Information and Communication Technology “Enhancing Capacity of the Magistrates Courts Through Information and Communication Technology” NJI 7th-11th April 2014.
  • Workshop for Magistrates, Sharia Court Judges and Administrative Staff “Speedy Dispensation of Justice in Niger State. 1st -5th December 2014.
  • National Workshop for Magistrates on Judicial Ethics and Corrupt Practices, “Promoting Integrity and Transparency in the Magistrate Courts” NJI 20th -24th April 2015.
  • Magistrates Association of Nigeria MAN Maiden Week “Enhancing the Quality of Justice Delivery System in the Lower Courts” 11th May 2018.
  • Judicial Training for Tier 4 Courts (Magistrates) “Complexities of Justice Delivery in Nigeria” Niger State Judiciary/DFID/ROLE UK/Judicial College London 19th -23rd August 2019.
  • Mentorship Lectures Series by J.B Daudu CO in Collaboration with the Rule of Law Development Foundation. 24th October 2025.

Timeline

Chief Magistrate II

Niger State Judiciary
01.2023 - Current

Senior Magistrate I

Niger State Judiciary
01.2019 - 01.2023

Senior Magistrate II

Niger State Judiciary
01.2016 - 01.2019

Magistrate I

Niger State Judiciary
01.2013 - 01.2016

Magistrate II

Niger State Judiciary
01.2010 - 01.2013

Legal Assistant

Profile Partners
01.2008 - 01.2009

Legal Consultant

IKMAS Minerals Delivery Network Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2010

Barrister at Law

Kutigi & Co
01.2005 - 01.2006

PhD - undefined

Usmanu Danfodiyo University

Conversational and Functional Fluency in French

International Center for Language Resources

Executive Diploma - International Healthcare Administration

LA PLAGE META VERSE

LLM - undefined

University of Abuja

Diploma - French

LLB Combined Hons - Common & Islamic Law

Usmanu Danfodiyo University

DELF A2 -

KHADIJAT AHMEDChief Magistrate II